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Julie

J & D's Doggie Homestays

Seaton

Pawshake sitter since January 2018
1-5 years of experience
Active in the Pawshake Community
88 recurring guests
45 times saved
Recently updated calendar
Last activeabout 1 hour ago
Usually respondswithin about 4 hours
Last contacted11 days ago
Last booked10 days ago

About Julie

We have loved caring for guest doggies for more than 9 years and over 130 different doggies have enjoyed their holidays with us, including many repeat guests.

Most of the time there is at least one of us at home as my husband is semi retired and works in a part-time casual job and I don't have a 'day job'. Your fur baby will not be left alone for long periods of time.  

My husband is planning to retire at the end of February 2025.

We are an 'empty nest' couple with no pets of our own. We miss having our own doggie so we look forward to having guest doggies stay with us for a holiday when their family are away. Your doggie will get all our love, pats & cuddles and attention.  

The 'meet and greet' prior to the stay ensures peace of mind that your baby will be well cared for. This meeting is at our home so the doggie has a chance to explore and get familiar with where they will be staying, and you can see the security and comfort they will have. This usually takes around 30-45 minutes and we discuss:

  • Does the doggie have any special needs or behavioural problems (eg separation anxiety, reactive to other dogs)
  • Feeding details
  • Where the doggie will sleep (anywhere except in or on our bed is available). A lot of doggies sleep on their bed on the floor next to our bed as they like to be close to us
  • Exercise - What is the doggies usual exercise? We aim to give them the same amount of time eg 30 minutes walk daily, and/or play time/games, ball play and optional visits to the dog park or beach
  • If the doggie likes car rides 
  • Allergies? Likes and dislikes? Medication?
  • Regular Vet's details

We are in the process of down-sizing. We are currently renting a house in Seaton. This has a medium sized back yard with secure fencing. One dog at a time is allowed. The lease on this house will run out at the end of January.  

We plan to move into an independent living unit in a retirement village at North Haven. Although we will only have a small backyard it will have secure fencing and we can still have doggies stay. We take the guest doggies for walkies or to the dog park so although the yard is small, they will stil have exercise. We share the comfort of the inside of our home with our guests, so they enjoy a comfortable temperature and being close to us. 

However, the unit won't be ready for us to move into until around May (late April at the earliest). We are looking for homestays for people with pets until we can move into the retirement unit.

We have a car available to take the doggie to the vet if needed.

We try and give our 'guests' similar rules as what they they have at home eg being allowed on sofas/lounges or not.

There is always shelter and access to water.

We can give the doggie a bath if needed (eg after going to the beach/park or if they get muddy or roll in somethinkg smelly).

Good communication is important so we share updates (with photos), during the homestay by MMS or email.

We can administer oral medication or insulin injections.

We only take one booking at a time - up to 3 doggies from the one home.

No puppies - only adult doggies and up to 30kg maximum

Doggies vaccinations need to be up to date.

We have Police Checks.

Julie offers ...

At Julie's home

Dog Boarding

Overnight stay at the sitter's homefrom $50 /night, $40 /additional pet

At your home

House Sitting

A sitter stays overnight in your home and cares for your petfrom $50 /night

Julie can accept

Dog agesNo puppies <1 years
Dog sizes0-45 kg

Cancellation Policy

Moderate Cancellation Policy
You will get a full refund if you cancel before 12:00pm, 7 days before the booking.

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About Julie's home

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The residence

House
Medium outdoor area
Fully fenced backyard

What people say about Julie

Overall rating

5

More about Julie

I speak ...

English
Other

I have experience ...

1-5 years of experience
... with rescue pets
... as volunteer with animal welfare
... with behavioural problems
I can administer injected medications
I can administer oral medications
I can offer emergency transport

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